Greece - Judicial system

The 1975 constitution designates the Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) as the
highest court of appeal. It consists of both penal and civil sections. A
Council of State does not hear cases but decides on administrative
disputes, administrative violations of laws, and revision of
disciplinary procedures affecting civil servants. The 1975 constitution
also established a Special Supreme Tribunal as a final arbiter in
disputes arising over general elections and referenda, in addition to
exercising review of the constitutionality of laws. Other elements of
the judicial system include justices of the peace, magistrates'
courts, courts of first instance, courts of appeal, and various
administrative courts. Judges of the Supreme Court, the courts of
appeal, and the courts of first instance are appointed for life on the
recommendation of the Ministry of Justice. The president has the
constitutional right, with certain exceptions, to commute and reduce
sentences.